That Touch of Mink
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Movie Reviews of That Touch of Mink
Movie Review: ... Bermuda Expeditions
Summary: 5 Stars
"The right frame for a Renoir" [Philip Shayne alias Cary Grant] of a special fineness and charm ... and under the shower only the rich dandy "eventually" discovered, that it is only him to tame the soaked lady - who, following the sayings about Adam & Eve, is better than apples - by finally hitching her up
A paddle, dreams of global journeys and vitreous bathtubs, utmost luxury as well as room number 9 are starting this "killing" and flirty love story with tumultuous surprises. The not recorded, however, all of a sudden very much alike 5th apocalyptic rider and feisty blonde Cathy Timberlake [Doris Day] as a convincingly attractive beauty queen beloved by men turns out to become a cracking revelation of it's funniest kind for a straightforward and by success badly spoiled women hunter to get used to.
Exciting dialogs, most bizarre confusions and highly gifted actors always will enchant us by this chaotic love story within simplest cinematic conditions and setups, a real pearl among comedies from the 1960th.
Starring:
Philip Shayne as Cary Grant
Cathy Timberlaker as Doris Day
Mr. Smith as John Fiedler
Doctor Richardson as Jack Livesey
Roger as Gig Young
Connie Emerson as Audrey Meadows
Doctor Gruber as Alan Hewitt
Mr. Everett Beasley as John Astin
Hodges as Willard Sag
Movie Review: Not Dated
Summary: 5 Stars
Some reviewers have claimed that this movie is dated and perhaps corny. I say that this movie isn't dated at all and that perhaps people being bothered by their conscience, while funny in this movie, is something that can still happen.That Touch of Mink is a hysterical movie that pokes a little bit of fun at innocent Doris Day's conscience. Going around town in Bermuda, you get to see Day thinking to herself "They all know!" while she pictures that the elevator she is standing in is actually a canopy bed. It's funny. The movie is just good, clean fun. Something that many will find refreshing in this day of overly action-packed, sex-driven movies. I hope that someday movie makers will look back on older movies and realize that they can make good movies without boat loads of sex and violence. That Touch of Mink is a great example.
At any rate, I suspect that those interested in purchasing this DVD have already seen and enjoy the movie. The DVD is letterbox (not widescreen, for those who care), digitally remastered (though some reviewers have argued poorly and I have to agree), and contains a theatrical trailer. Because this movie came out some years before I was born, I really got a kick out of being able to see the trailer for the first time. I could almost imagine a new hobby in collecting theatrical trailers of old movies.
Movie Review: A delightful and witty sex comedy
Summary: 5 Stars
"That Touch of Mink," directed by Delbert Mann, is a delicious 60's sex comedy about the romantic duel between Cathy Timberlake (played by Doris Day), an unemployed working girl with small-town roots, and Philip Shane (Cary Grant), a rich businessman. Along for the ride are Audrey Meadows as Cathy's fiercely protective roommate Connie and Gig Young as Philip's wisecracking employee Roger."That Touch" is absolutely hilarious and delightful from start to finish. Day is irresistible--wholesome and innocent, yet feisty. Grant is charming and funny. Meadows and Young get lots of comic mileage out of their marvelous supporting roles.
The film is also a joy to look out. The sets and costumes are marvelous (there's even a fashion show); the screen bursts with color. The script combines witty dialogue, zesty social satire and goofy physical comedy with a cleverly structured plot. There are also some fun cameos by recognizable faces--I won't spoil the fun by revealing them. And it's all nicely complemented by a playful musical score. "That Touch" is one comic battle of the sexes that really holds up after all these years.
Movie Review: Deflowering Doris Day
Summary: 5 Stars
Doris Day's day starts off badly when she is drenched by a passing limo. She gets angry but does not know the limo passenger (Cary Grant) feels bad and wishes to make amends. Later Grant spots Day from his office and sends Gig Young to make sure she is all right and taken care of. Day's roommate (Audrey Meadows) is her self-appointed protector of her virtue.
Things quickly move forward when Grant and Day first meet face to face and fall in love. Small-town Day is not sure what to make of millionaire Grant at first as he tries to whirl her off her feet. It is obvious that Grant is trying for more than Day is willing to give out (at least at this stage) and events unfold hilariously.
The plot twists and situations would be at home in a Frank Capra movie. The dialogue is snappy and full of innuendo. Day's character even has far more depth than Meadows suspects. Although she comes from upstate New York, she manages to hold her own both against and with Grant. It all culminates wonderfully in a way few comedies manage. A must see for fans of classic stars and comedies.
Movie Review: You can't go wrong with Grant or Day in a movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the must-see Romantic Comedy of the early 1960's. With Doris Day playing the part of an out-of-work, girl-next-door, who gets splashed in the street by a very well-to-do man in his car, played by Cary Grant. As the story unfolds, Phillip (Grant) tries to apologize to Cathy (Day) by offering to buy her a new dress, which she promptly turns down saying "Money doesn't buy good manners." Upon arrival at Phillips office, instead of throwing the money back in his face, Cathy falls for Phillip and is immediately whisked away on a private jet with Phillip to a board meeting, a UN speech, and ends the day by attending a baseball game. Phillip, who is totally smitten with Cathy, ask her to go away with him for the weekend to the Bahamas! What follows is a hilarious sequence of events in which Cathy begins having second thoughts about her weekend with Phillip. For Phillip, the weekend proves to be more trouble for him than it is relaxing. All in all this movie proves to be a very funny and entertaining love story, with Grant's endearing personality and Day's graceful charm.